Frontend Software Engineer

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)

Frontend Software Engineer developing a software-as-a-service hybrid cloud platform at Innovative Defense Technologies. Contributing to the Missile Defense team with expertise in frontend technologies and AI coding assistants.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeMount Laurel • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $114,000 - $231,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in frontend software development, particularly with Typescript or JavaScript, and experience in building user interfaces using modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for effective collaboration in a dynamic team environment.

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TypescriptJavaScriptReactAngularVue

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Hard Skills

Frontend Software DevelopmentUser Interface DevelopmentIntegration TestingUnit TestingStatic Analysis

Soft Skills

TeamworkCommunicationOrganizationPlanningPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

AI Coding AssistantsStorybookMock Testing ToolingLinux Operating Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Software Development LifecycleNetworking FundamentalsTCP/IPTLSDNS

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularDNSJavaScriptLinuxReactTCP/IPTypeScriptVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to every stage of the frontend software development lifecycle: design, code, review, test, integration, debugging, deployment, and maintenance of user interfaces.
Evangelize and incorporate industry-leading technologies into a frontend framework that can be used across the enterprise.
Successfully take tasks from beginning to end with little direct supervision, using strong organization, planning, and prioritization skills.
Demonstrate excellent teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with other teams and stakeholders in a dynamic and geographically distributed team environment.
Champion best practices to improve code quality, such as integration and unit testing, static analysis, and documentation.
Ability to work on-site at IDT’s facilities or travel to customer sites on a limited, as-needed basis.
Leverage AI to accelerate design-to-code, iteration speed, and feature delivery.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of practical engineering experience with Typescript or JavaScript.
Experience with AI coding assistants (e.g., Copilot-class tools, local LLMs, agentic workflows) as a primary means of code development
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed
Experience building user interfaces with a modern component framework such as React, Angular, or Vue.
Experience using Storybook or other Mock testing tooling.
Leveraging AI to accelerate design-to-code, iteration speed, and feature delivery
Working knowledge of developing software on Linux operating systems, especially with hands-on knowledge of networking fundamentals, protocols, and standards (TCP/IP, TLS, DNS).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous benefits package
Competitive PTO
Paid holidays
401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
Professional Development Resources
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
Annual Employee Recognition Awards
Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches